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title: Chart.ApplyChartTemplate Method (Excel)
keywords: vbaxl10.chm149180
f1_keywords:
- vbaxl10.chm149180
ms.prod: excel
api_name:
- Excel.Chart.ApplyChartTemplate
ms.assetid: b4695f3f-26ac-1e35-7318-0091d9b1f130
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Chart.ApplyChartTemplate Method (Excel)

Applies a standard or custom chart type to a chart.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **ApplyChartTemplate**( **_Filename_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **Chart** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Filename_|Required| **String**|The file name for a chart template.|

## Remarks

This method does not support taking constants for native or combination charts.


## See also


#### Concepts


[Chart Object](chart-object-excel.md)

